In order to open a .bm2 file in Boardmaker Studio, you will need to import the file into Studio. Here are the steps to import a .bm2 file into Studio.

You can import boards (.bm2), board packages (.zbp), and .zip files that were created in other versions of Boardmaker and save them as new Projects to use or edit in Boardmaker Studio.

Note: You can import all print boards and most interactive boards. Some advanced boards and templates from other versions of Boardmaker cannot be imported into Studio.

To import, follow these steps:

1. Select File Menu > New > Project From Boardmaker Import. The My Boards folder will open.
2. Select the .bm2, .zbp or .zip files you want to import as a Boardmaker Studio project.
3. * Note: Ctrl + click will allow you to select multiple individual files.
4. Select Open. The Boardmaker Import Setup dialog will open.
5. Enter a title for the project in the New Project Name text box.
6.* Note: You can return to the My Boards folder to reselect boards by selecting the Reselect Boards button on the Import Setup dialog.
7. Select Import. A Conversion Warning dialog will open stating that the files have been successfully converted and listing any inconsistencies in the conversion process.
8. Select OK on the Conversion Warning dialog. The new project will be saved in the Boardmaker Studio Project file and will open in the Designer workspace.

I am having the same problem. I have BM SDP Version 6.1.4 and can't open the file. When I try to import, the file options only allow me to import files with file extentions of *bm2 or *bkr. I cannot open the ZBP file that I want to open. HELP!

Things to check:
1. Is it written for use in your version of Boardmaker?
2. Is it zipped? (double click and tell it to extract the files)
3. Is it a ZBP file? (If so, open Boardmaker 6-or 6 Plus, click file, import. Find the file that's ZBP, and click on it. It asks where you want it and you click where you want it saved. It looks like nothing happened, but then if you choose file, open, and go to that location, you can open it.)

Things to check:
1. Is it written for use in your version of Boardmaker?
2. Is it zipped? (double click and tell it to extract the files)
3. Is it a ZBP file? (If so, open Boardmaker 6-or 6 Plus, click file, import. Find the file that's ZBP, and click on it. It asks where you want it and you click where you want it saved. It looks like nothing happened, but then if you choose file, open, and go to that location, you can open it.)

I am having the same problem. I have BM SDP Version 6.1.4 and can't open the file. When I try to import, the file options only allow me to import files with file extentions of *bm2 or *bkr. I cannot open the ZBP file that I want to open. HELP!

Dan I have Board Maker Studio. I cannot open .bm2 files the website shows the file to be compatible with board maker studio. I can't seem to find an option or setting to opwn the file. I went through windows and tried to force it to "open with" BMS but no luck. I even tried changing the extension to match one that BMS would recognize and still no luck. Please help

In order to open a .bm2 file in Boardmaker Studio, you will need to import the file into Studio. Here are the steps to import a .bm2 file into Studio.

You can import boards (.bm2), board packages (.zbp), and .zip files that were created in other versions of Boardmaker and save them as new Projects to use or edit in Boardmaker Studio.

Note: You can import all print boards and most interactive boards. Some advanced boards and templates from other versions of Boardmaker cannot be imported into Studio.

To import, follow these steps:

1. Select File Menu > New > Project From Boardmaker Import. The My Boards folder will open.
2. Select the .bm2, .zbp or .zip files you want to import as a Boardmaker Studio project.
3. * Note: Ctrl + click will allow you to select multiple individual files.
4. Select Open. The Boardmaker Import Setup dialog will open.
5. Enter a title for the project in the New Project Name text box.
6.* Note: You can return to the My Boards folder to reselect boards by selecting the Reselect Boards button on the Import Setup dialog.
7. Select Import. A Conversion Warning dialog will open stating that the files have been successfully converted and listing any inconsistencies in the conversion process.
8. Select OK on the Conversion Warning dialog. The new project will be saved in the Boardmaker Studio Project file and will open in the Designer workspace.

I have boardmaker studio, and I cannot open anything I download... Even though it says that it is compatable. I followed the directions given by the employee and it does not work. I am so frusterated, I miss my old boardmaker that worked properly.

I have Boardmaker Software Family Supplemental Installer v.6 and Boardmaker Windows v.6. I get emails from Boardmaker Share but can't open some of the files. I tried import, etc. but it says I have to purchase the Pareto Logic Software for $29.97?????? Do I have to purchase this????
Also do I have the correct Boardmaker to open Speak, Clear, etc?
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If you are downloading a .zip or .zbp file and have Boardmaker V6 installed on your computer, then you will need to import those files in to Boardmaker so you can open the boards that are contained inside those .zip or .zbp files.. The activities that are uploaded to Boardmaker Share are for use in the Boardmaker Software Family line of products and in Boardmaker Studio.

How do you use an interactive board downloaded from BM Share in BM+? I've imported it and then I go to open it and all I see are the individual boards, but in BM Share it is presented like a Powerpoint slideshow with videos and sounds... HELP!

I think that worked! I had trouble figuring out which file to open to get to the beginning. I imported and saw all the files and so I just picked the first Board and did what you said and got it to work! THANKS!

Great question. .BPF files are "Boardmaker project files" created by Boardmaker Studio. Unfortunately there is no way to convert those back to the older Boardmaker SD Pro format since activities created with Boardmaker Studio can do a lot more.

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